There are 4 ways to get from Elphin to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Elphin to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
1h 18m€11–17Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Elphin to Roscommonbus Ul06
- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Re / ...
2h 22m€7–12Drive 59.6 km
- Drive from Elphin to Athlonecar 59.6 km
48 min€11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elphin to Athlonetaxi 59.6 km
48 min€85–110
Elphin to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elphin to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €7 - €12 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Elphin to Athlone is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €10 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Elphin to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Elphin and arriving at Golden Island via Willow Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Elphin and Athlone is 65 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.
The best way to get from Elphin to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs €10 - €18.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Elphin to Athlone, including transfers.
Elphin to Athlone bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Elphin station.
Elphin to Athlone bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elphin to Athlone is 60 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Elphin to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Elphin, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Westlink Coaches operates a bus from Elphin to TUS North Gate once a week. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Elphin to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Elphin to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
Anthony Brophy Hackney
- Phone
- +353 87 226 1355
Keenan Cabs Castlerea
- Phone
- +353 86 841 5523
- Website
- keenan-cabs.business.site
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
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